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SM12 PCF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,267 mi
Last recorded197,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 197,267 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 178,265 miles

General corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front to rear brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 166,111 miles

general corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2024 166,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 153,008 miles

General corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 153,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 138,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2021 125,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,988 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,759 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 100,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,086 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut.

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SM12 PCF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM12 PCF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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